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orbicular Definition

or·bicu·lar (ôr bik′yo̵̅o̅ lər, -yə-)

adjective

  1. in the form of an orb; spherical or circular
  2. Bot. round and flat, as some leaves

Etymology: ME orbiculer < LL orbicularis < L orbiculus, dim. of orbis, a circle

orbicular Related Forms
or·bic′u·lar′·ity (--lar′ə tē) noun or·bic′u·larly adverb
orbicular Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • granite: Orbicular granite - this igneous rock has an unusual orbicular structure that is sometimes seen in granites and diorites.

Browse dictionary entries near orbicular

  1. ‹ orb
  2. ‹ oratory
  3. ‹ oratorio
  4. ‹ oratorically
  5. ‹ oratorical
  6. ‹ Oratorian
  7. ‹ orator
  8. ‹ oration
  9. ‹ orate
  10. ‹ orangy
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